Posts made in February, 2009

‘Imagine No Religion’ Billboard

Posted by on Feb 23, 2009 in Images | 2 comments

I recently mentioned that I would show you a pic of the Freedom From Religion Foundation billboard in my neighborhood. So here it...

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Creedocide

Posted by on Feb 20, 2009 in Videos | 2 comments

Creedocide

In the day and age of Tivos, DVRs, and encore presentations (aka reruns), I tend to miss the original intended time slots. I have not seen this episode of Important Things with Demetri Martin yet; hopefully I will catch it soon. Important Things with Demetri Martin Wed 10:30pm / 9:30c Power – Creedocide comedycentral.com Joke of the Day Stand-Up Comedy Free Online Games H/t...

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The real crisis? We stopped being wise.

Posted by on Feb 17, 2009 in Videos | 2 comments

Another great TED vid: Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world. Celebrate your moral...

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Irreligious bus ads in the US

Posted by on Feb 17, 2009 in Images, News | 1 comment

We’ve heard of these bus ads in England and now they’re coming to the US. Freethought on Wheels: With Goal to Hop on Buses & Subways Around Nation! FFRF Announces its First Online Fundraising Campaign: Let’s Show the Brits That ‘Yes We Can’ Do It, Too! FFRF Debuts New Freethought Bus Sign Campaign People looking for ‘a sign’ need look no further than buses in Madison, Wis. For the next two months, they may not find a ‘sign from...

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Stripping Mormon Church of Tax Exempt Status

Posted by on Feb 11, 2009 in News | 2 comments

Bad new for Mormons and fundies alike, this Prop 8 stuff isn’t going away: During the election, the Mormon Church pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the push to ban same-sex marriage in California — a campaign that deprived people in a different state [from where the church is based] of a fundamental civil right. LDS officials initially claimed they donated $2,078 to the Yes on 8 campaign (although direct donations by individual members exceed $20 million). But recent tax...

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